SAN JOSE, CA — new england patriots quarterback drake mayThe pitcher, who injured his right throwing shoulder in the AFC Championship Game, pitched his usual number of pitches in Monday’s practice and said his recovery is “turning the corner” for Super Bowl LX against AFC. seattle seahawks.

“I feel fine. I’m fine,” May said with a wink.

Maye was limited from practice Thursday and missed practice Friday due to illness. Speaking at the opening night festival at the San Jose Convention Center, he said Sunday was a turning point, likely due to the 60-degree California temperatures that greeted the Patriots upon arrival.

“I think I turned the corner on the plane and landed. I felt good on the plane, and I was able to throw today. There was no question in my mind that I was 100 percent for the game. It’s the Super Bowl. We have two weeks to prepare. We did everything we had to do to prepare properly. I’m confident and I feel good,” May said, rolling his right shoulder to emphasize his point.

The Patriots practiced for about 90 minutes at Stanford on Monday, and May said he pitched well. He said he is looking forward to a “normal preparation week” with practices Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Maye credits the Patriots’ athletic training staff, led by Jim Whalen, with helping him recover.

He added that he has now recovered from the illness that prevented him from participating in Friday’s practice, and shared that he showed up to watch that day’s practice after reporters left.

“It’s cold outside and I felt sick in the locker room, but I feel great,” he said.